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That was a real eye opener. Since that incident I rarely leave
my house without my firearm, especially when with my family.
More importantly, I realized that I needed to train just as much
with my off-duty firearm as I do with my duty firearm. Off-duty
firearms tend to be more concealed and officers need to train
to draw from their off-duty holsters. Crisis time is not the time
to find out how fast you can draw your concealed off-duty
firearm. It is also a very good idea to carry extra ammunition.
For my revolver I have a speed strip that fits perfectly in my
pants pocket.
Officers should do more than just qualify with their off-duty
weapons. A digital simulator has many scenarios for concealed
carry and off-duty situations. It is also a good idea to train in
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